Hose spray head



Feb. 3, 1942.

T. P. NEWMAN, ETAL HOSE SPRAY HEAD Filed Nov. s, 1959 spray head and connection therefor.

Patented Feb. 3, 1942 HOSE SPRAY HEAD Thomas P. Newman, Geneva, Eugene W. Marchand, Jr., Maywood, and Edward A. Fredrickson, Chicago, Ill., assignors to Crane o., Chicago, Ill., a corporation of Illinois v Application November 3, 1939, `Serial No. 302,646

' 10 claims.y (C1. 299-112) This invention relates in general to a hose It is applicable to various types of hose sprays, nozzles and connections and has particular utility in conjunction with kitchen sink or the like spray heads which are used for washing or rinsing the sink or articles contained therein.

We are aware that there have been previous types of spray heads in which the latter have been made integrally of metal; therefore, this invention contemplates the provision of a sprasT head whereby the handle or grip portion of the head which, though rigidly secured to the spray Y nozzle, is of a separate piece or construction and is preferably, although not necessarily, insulated against the rapid conduction of heat to the handle by air spaces and passageways allowing for the circulation of air between the nozzle and the handle.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved hose connection which furnishes a leak-proof and secure attachment of the spray head to the hose with a minimum number of parts, the latter being easily and quickly assembled.

Other provisions contemplated by the present invention include a handle portion of the spray head which provides a convenient and comfortable grip for the fingers of a user, a shank portion which prevents rotating or turning of the head when the latter is at rest in its socket, and a spray face portion which is readily removable for cleaning and inspection purposes.

The manner in which the invention is carried into effect and its more detailed nature and advantages may best be understood from a consideration of the ensuing portion of this specilication, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which a suitable form of apparatus is described principally by way of example.

In the drawing: Fig. 1 is an exterior plan view of our improved spray head.

Fig. A2 is a vertical sectional View of the spray `head showing the detailed construction thereof.

' Fig. 3 is a sectional View taken on the line 3--3 of Fig.V 2.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2. K

Similar reference numerals refer to similar parts' throughout the figures.

-Referring to the drawing, and in particular to Figs. 1 and 2, the spray head embodying our `of thenozzle casing 2. In order to provide access yto thescrew I6 and for` inspection and cleaning invention comprises the grip or handle I which tube` or hose 8 is provided for the water supply to the spray head and is connected to the inlet end 9 thereof, the other end of the tube 8 is vconnected to a'suitable source of water supply (notshown) which, if desired, may be a backboard outlet on the sink faucet. The rubber tube 8 is preferably made sufficiently long to per- .mit a person at the sink to grasp and to lift the head -out of the socket 5, pull a portion of the tube through the socket and then to subsequently spray any portion of the sink or articles placedin the sink.

The nozzle casing 2 is formed with a substantially right angular bend in its middle portion and .an additional bend of about 45 near its voutlet end II. I .Thefinlet end .9 .of the casing 2 is provided .with a suitable means, such as .thebulged portion I2, for resisting sliding move- .ment of the hose. 8 telescoped thereon, and the -nutl3 is vscrewed onto the end of the hose to compress the .latter against the casing 2 above the bulge lI2 whereby the hose is securely connected .tothe nozzle in a leak-tight and slip- `proof manner. A preferably rubber sleeve 4 hav- -ing itsupper. end enclosed or shrouded by the handleA Irand its lower portiontapered is provided to enclose the hose and nozzle-connection -andto furnish an external gripping surface for they socket or bushing 5 to contact and to prevent the headfrom turning while the latter is positioned in the socket.

As more clearly shown in Figs; 3 and 4, the lower. portion of the handle I is widened and recessed so that` it forms a shroud or openbottomed coverfor the nozzle casing '2., The recess I3 in the lower portion of the handle conforms generally tothe shape of the nozzle casing but for. insulating purposes the recess is '.-preferably made suciently large to allow an air space I4 between the casing and the recess.

lAplurality of ribs I5 are provided in the recess Iliffor the relatively small contact areas between thecasing and the handle.

' Again referring'to Fig. 2, we prefer to conceal theattaching screw I6 within the outlet end Il purposesa cup-shaped spray face I'I is screw threadedly or otherwise removably `secured to the end II. of the casing 2.

The handle I, because of being preferably made of wood, rubber, plastic or some other composition, rhasrelatively poor heat conducting qualities. The upper orgrip portion of the handle comprises a thin Arib-like member having a rear- .wardly extending projection I8 beneath which either with an aperture or finger loop substan,

tially as indicated by the dash lines I9. Of

course, the particular shape of this handle with respect toits exterior conguration is not signicant, and may be changed to suit the type of installation.

While one form of the invention has been illustrated and described it is obvious that those skilled in the art may vary the details of construction as Well as the precise arrangement of parts without departing from thespirit of the invention, and therefore it'isjriotrth'e desireto be limited to the above disclosure except 'as may be required by the appended claims, considering the state of the prior art.

We claim:

1. A spray head comprising a casing having an inlet and an outlet, the said inlet having connection to a suitable source of water supply, a spray face member secured tothe said outlet, a handle i'or the said casing, the said handle having a lower overhanging portion and a nger grip portion, the said overhanging portion including a recess, ribs in the said recess and around a portion of the casing for the predetermined positioning of the said casing in spaced relation to the bottom of the said recess, whereby a clearance is provided between the said casing and the said handle, and means accessible through said outlet for assembly of said casing with saidhandle.

2. A spray head comprising a nozzle casing having aninlet and an outlet, the said inlet having connection to a suitable source of water supply, a spray face member detachably secured to the said outlet, a handle'ior the said casing, the said handle comprising respectively hollow and nger grip portions, the said hollow portion including a recess with means in the said .recess providing for the predetermined positioning of the said casing in spaced relation Yto the said handle, and removable means within the interior of said casing providing for the said predetermined positioning within said recess portion of the handle.

3. A retractable spray head comprising an. angular casing tube having an inlet and an outlet, a handle for the said tube, means for connecting the said inlet to a source of water supply, a sleeve surrounding the said tube inlet, the said handle forming a substantially unbroken connection with one end of the said sleeve,v the other portion of the said latter member bearing against a portion of the said tube when in retracted position, the means connecting the handle with the said tube being accessible through the said outlet..

LA spray head Acomprising a nozzle casing having an inlet and an outlet, the said inlet hav- -ing connection to a suitable source of Water supply, a spray face member detachably `securedto the said outlet, a superposed handle having a lower recessed portion for reception of a portion of the said casing, means in engagement with the recessed portion of the. handle y for attachment of the said handle tothe said casing, thesaid `latter means being accessible upon removal Vof the nozzle casing to form a common connection therebetween, the said sleeve having an annular enlargement against which portions of the handle and the casing bear, the said annular enlargement serving as a stop when the spray head is retractably mounted in a suitable aperture.

' 6. A spray head comprising a casing having an inlet and an outlet in angular relation, the said .inlet having connection to a suitable source of [Water supply, a spray face member detachably secured tothe said outlet, an independent handle for the said casing, the said handle having a lower depending portion and a substantially upright nger grip portion, the said depending portion being recessed to accommodate the upper transversely angular portion between the said inlet and outlet ofthe said casing, the means for attachment of the said handle to the said casing being accessible from the interior of the said casing.

. '7. A spray head comprising a casing having an inlet and an outlet,` the said inlet having connection toa suitable source of liquid supply, spray face means within the said outlet, a handle for the said casing, the said handle having a lower annular flanged portion and an upright grip means, the Aformer including a recess, means Withiny the said casing for attachment of the said handle to the said casing, the said means of attachment being removable through the outlet of the said casing.

8. `A spray head comprising a tubular tting of substantially L-form having an inlet and an outlet, a handle for the said iitting, means for connecting the said inlet to a source of Water supply, the said handle cooperating with the said fitting t6 substantially contain an angular portion of the latter member, means positioned within the said iitting and extending through a wall thereof for attachment of the said handle to the said fitting, the said means being accessible 'through the said outlet.

V9. A spray head comprising a nozzle casing .having an inlet and an outlet, a `handle for the said casing, means for connecting the said inlet .to 'a source of water supply, a tapered sleeve surrounding'the said'casing inlet, connecting means removable through said outlet and disposed between tlie said handle and the interior of the said -nozzle casing to form a common connection between upper portions of the said casing and the underside of the said handle, the said sleeve hav- `ing'an enlarged annular` end portionshouldered against underside portions of the said casing and vthe said handle.

10. A spray head comprising an angularly formed nozzle casing having an inlet and an Vout- I let, a Ademountable handle for the said nozzle casing, means for connecting the said inlet to a source of water supply, the upper portionof the said'handle being flattened and extending vertically in a direction substantially parallel to the central axis of the said inlet, the lower portion of the said handle having an annular enlargement extending transversely to the upper portion thereof and having recessed means serving to shield and to surround an outer upper portion of the said inlet andV outlet of the said casing.

THOMAS P. NEWMAN. EUGENE `W. MARCHAND, JR. EDWARD A. FREDRICKSON. 

